Holiday Gift Guide - 2007

 
 

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The holidays are almost upon us and we plan to help you do your shopping with our guide to gifts that are worthwhile and just plain fun. This is a work in progress, so check it out often, as we compile our recommendations, based on choices by our critics.



Docupen Rc800 Color Portable Scanner [Planon]

The DocuPen is a scanner, a portable one that's about the same size as a pen and perfect for laptop applications. It can scan an entire page of text (OCR software is included) or graphics in only a few seconds, and it can store up to 100 pages in its 8 MB of flash memory. It can do 24 bit color, 12 bit color, or monochrome. Weighing just 2 ounces this little marvel is rechargeable -- it uses lithium-ion batteries that essentially remain always charged, and can be recharged via a USB port. A zippered sheep skin leather is included. It works with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, Mac OSX, and requires a computer with a CD/ROM drive, 128 MB RAM, and a 60 MB hard drive space.

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ANYCOM BSH-100 Stereo-Headphone [ANYCOM]

The ANYCOM BSH-100 Stereo-Headphone with Bluetooth wireless technology is intended to give you many applications: Listen to music in digital quality, use it for chat or gaming, and switch over to talk hands free on your cell phone. You can connect to your favourite MP3 player, PDA or entertainment center. Its ergonomic, light-weight design enables the user to wear it for long periods of time. It's perfect for jogging and traveling.

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Sumo Omni Bean Bag chair [Sumo]

It's a comfy chair... no, it's a  lounger and a recliner... no, it's a cool bed for a six-year-old... or perhaps a perfect bed for a small or even large pooch... well, how about a very large body pillow? Technically the Sumo is a beanbag chair but that antiquated description hardly does justice to such a versatile sitting device. Forget those nasty ungainly '70s things that we called beanbags. This is the Sumo Urban Lounge Gear, it is made of rip-proof nylon, it's a hefty 4.5' x 5.5' but only weighs 18 lbs, and comes in 10 colors, from hot florescent pink to pitch black. It looks great and feels even better.

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iSkin SOHO & accessories [iSkin]

Now that you have that MacBook, how do you carry it around in a way that's both fashionable and functional? The iSkin SOHO is a case specifically made for the Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro, in a slim two-tone design, with colored stitching, simulated premium leather finish, a reinforced and durable outer shell, color-matching, and plush padded lining. It's clam-shell design provides easy access to your laptop, with inner elastic screen straps and comes in a variety of color styles. Now you're all set with your MacBook, but how about your iPhone and iPod? Well, iSkin has them also covered, with several choices that will keep your i-Devices safe and looking stylish.

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